Raymond III, Count of Tripoli. And The Grandmaster of the Knights Templar. Before them, they carry the True Cross, a piece of wood from the cross Christ died on, secured in an ornate silver box.

Templar volunteers ... and the unmistakable cross pattée — are like the heirs of Friar Hugone de’ Pagani, the first master of the ancient Order of the Poor Knights of Christ, commonly known ...